Grant Award for Washington Tower Preservation Assessment
The Friends of Mount Auburn has received a $15,000 grant from the Massachusetts Cultural Facilities Fund (MCFF) for a preservation assessment of our beloved Washington Tower. Built in 1854, the 62-foot-tall Tower sits at the highest point of the Cemetery … Continue reading
Mountain Laurel, Kalmia latifolia
Mountain Laurel, Kalmia latifolia has long been regarded as one of our finest, flowering, native shrubs. This is a broad-leaf evergreen par excellence. In June, its ribbed flower buds are a deep-pink, opening to pale pink, or white, cup-shaped flowers. Continue reading
Book List: Escape with a Book
During this time of the Covid-19 pandemic we are all staying home and close to home. So why not travel across the globe and through time and take an adventure through reading? We recommend these 10 books, written by or … Continue reading
Join the Friends of Mount Auburn
Please join the Friends or 1831 Society to ensure that Mount Auburn continues to thrive. As the current lockdown continues, our goal remains the same: to keep Mount Auburn a space of comfort, inspiration, tranquility, and beauty, ready to welcome … Continue reading